Breathing

Long exhale reset

Breathing · Seated or standing

How to do it

Inhale through the nose, then sigh out through the mouth for longer than the inhale. Soft shoulders. Stop if you feel lightheaded.

Dose

3 breaths

What you should feel

Your shoulders drop on the way out

Common mistake

Breathing too fast (hyperventilating).

Make it easier

Breathe normally and just notice one full exhale.

Avoid this movement if

Breathing exercises make you feel more anxious.

Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.